2022 Draft Watch

[mjp]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

I can post about Green and Bevan later today.

Green.

#1 - Great footy name. Small inside mid who played senior footy basically ALL year in a pretty strong side. South missed top 3 by 2-points due to a draw then went down to a Freo loaded Peel side (14x AFL listed) in the elimination final despite dominating the first half...basically, he held his spot in a top 3 senior side all season. So there's that.

That said, the total package is way more than the sum of the parts because I'm not certain he has a single AFL attribute. He's small, not super quick, not perfect below his knees, not a great kick...but somehow he gets the job done. I can't see him being drafted this year - but I can see him forcing his way onto a list in the next couple of seasons Matt Priddis style. For me his team-mate McQuilkan is a much better prospect and was named as a small defender in the WAFL team of the year...he's 21 and a very likely type.

Bevan.

Massive inside mid. He looked like the incredible hulk playing colts footy this year and pretty much did whatever he wanted. He's at a very strong club - WP finished on top in the seniors and made the GF in all 3x grades and that generally means 'no senior footy'...pretty sure he played colts all year. He is an inside ball winner/distributor - hands before feet style player. Uses his body well, controls the contest, runs OK, kicks OK. Is he an AFL player? No idea. Played primarily hf for WA which seemed, well, odd. Was not super effective in doing so. You only need one club to like you and from what I understand about him he has a single-minded determination to make it - if a club backs him in and sees him as a #2/#3 inside mid within 24-months then he will get an opportunity to be a Dunkley style inside mid. If I was recruiting it would come down to the interviews with this one...he has size and wins the footy - does he present as someone who can do that at senior level?

Again. If I was recruiting from WA I would be looking at Cleaver (EF) and McQuilkan (SF) outside of the usual suspects at the top end of the draft. Those two I think have really strong AFL attributes...Bevan and Green are to me Rookie selections or players who are going to have to prove it in the WAFL for a season or (more likely) two. Green in particular is more than the sum of his parts - you kind of have to be a bit of a believer because there seems to be a bit 'missing' both physically and skill wise...but he gets the job done. Bevan is a big body...is that the reason he dominated or is it real craft? Hard to tell...

[Grantysghost]

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Green.

#1 - Great footy name. Small inside mid who played senior footy basically ALL year in a pretty strong side. South missed top 3 by 2-points due to a draw then went down to a Freo loaded Peel side (14x AFL listed) in the elimination final despite dominating the first half...basically, he held his spot in a top 3 senior side all season. So there's that.

That said, the total package is way more than the sum of the parts because I'm not certain he has a single AFL attribute. He's small, not super quick, not perfect below his knees, not a great kick...but somehow he gets the job done. I can't see him being drafted this year - but I can see him forcing his way onto a list in the next couple of seasons Matt Priddis style. For me his team-mate McQuilkan is a much better prospect and was named as a small defender in the WAFL team of the year...he's 21 and a very likely type.

Bevan.

Massive inside mid. He looked like the incredible hulk playing colts footy this year and pretty much did whatever he wanted. He's at a very strong club - WP finished on top in the seniors and made the GF in all 3x grades and that generally means 'no senior footy'...pretty sure he played colts all year. He is an inside ball winner/distributor - hands before feet style player. Uses his body well, controls the contest, runs OK, kicks OK. Is he an AFL player? No idea. Played primarily hf for WA which seemed, well, odd. Was not super effective in doing so. You only need one club to like you and from what I understand about him he has a single-minded determination to make it - if a club backs him in and sees him as a #2/#3 inside mid within 24-months then he will get an opportunity to be a Dunkley style inside mid. If I was recruiting it would come down to the interviews with this one...he has size and wins the footy - does he present as someone who can do that at senior level?

Again. If I was recruiting from WA I would be looking at Cleaver (EF) and McQuilkan (SF) outside of the usual suspects at the top end of the draft. Those two I think have really strong AFL attributes...Bevan and Green are to me Rookie selections or players who are going to have to prove it in the WAFL for a season or (more likely) two. Green in particular is more than the sum of his parts - you kind of have to be a bit of a believer because there seems to be a bit 'missing' both physically and skill wise...but he gets the job done. Bevan is a big body...is that the reason he dominated or is it real craft? Hard to tell...

Awesome insight thanks so much.

Steely Green would overtake Steele Sidebottom as the greatest name ever. Actually no, Sidebottom you just can’t beat, but he’s a close second.

[The Doctor]

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Kevin Sheahan's Draft Prospects - Tall Defenders

https://www.afl.com.au/news/858830/kevin-sheehan-s-2022-nab-afl-draft-top-prospects-tall-defenders

NATIONAL COMBINE

Jed Adams
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Peel Thunder
Community Club: South Mandurah
Date of Birth: 14/05/04; Height: 196cm; Weight: 89kg

Left-footed tall defender who is a strong contested mark, neat kick and provides plenty of rebound. Was outstanding for Peel Thunder this season playing predominantly at under-18s level, averaging 14 disposals and three contested marks for the premiership-winning team. He was also rewarded with a debut at senior level late in the season. Played two matches for Western Australia at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys and was eye-catching in the final game against South Australia, with his intercept marks and precise ball use putting him among the best players on the ground. Did not test at the 2022 NAB AFL Draft Combine due to a shoulder injury.


Jedd Busslinger
State: Western Australia
State League Club: East Perth
Community Club: Coolbinia
Date of Birth: 11/03/04; Height: 196cm; Weight: 82kg

A tall defender whose real weapons are his intercept marking and ability to take the game on. Was among Western Australia’s best players in matches against Victoria Metro and the Allies at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, averaging 22 disposals (75% efficiency), seven marks and five rebound 50s. His campaign was curtailed by a shoulder injury which required surgery, but he was still rewarded with All-Australian selection, such was his dominance across the two matches.


Hugh Davies
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Claremont
Community Club: Claremont
Date of Birth: 28/09/04; Height: 196cm; Weight: 90kg

Mobile tall defender who is both brave and strong overhead and generally a neat distributor by hand and foot. Impressed in just three under-18s club matches for Claremont this season, averaging 19 disposals. Mixed his games between college and club and was rewarded with selection in all four matches for Western Australia at the National Championship, where he was solid throughout and averaged 15 disposals. Another who did not test at the Draft Combine due to lumbar stress.


Max Gruzewski
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Surrey Park
Date of Birth: 21/07/04; Height: 193cm; Weight: 84kg

Potential swingman whose aerial skills and good ball use were prominent at both ends of the ground this year for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League and with Caulfield Grammar. Was selected for Victoria Metro in the deciding match of the National Championships and set the game alight early with two goals, one which came from a spectacular mark that gave a glimpse of his natural talent. Averaged 14 disposals and five marks for the Chargers, with his sharp competitive edge another feature of his game.


Lewis Hayes
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Eastern Ranges
Community Club: South Belgrave
Date of Birth: 17/12/04; Height: 199cm; Weight: 82kg

Tall and agile defender who makes great decisions on when to mark or spoil. Is also neat with his ball use on the way out of defence. Averaged 17 disposals (91% efficiency), six marks and five rebound 50s to be an important cog in Victoria Metro’s Championships-winning team, earning All-Australian honours. Had an outstanding NAB League campaign with the Eastern Ranges, averaging 21 disposals and five marks. Studied at the Rowville Sports Academy and is the brother of Port Adelaide’s Sam Hayes. His 2.99 seconds in the 20m sprint at the Draft Combine showcased his speed.


Henry Hustwaite
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Dandenong Stingrays
Community Club: Rosebud
Date of Birth: 20/07/04; Height: 195cm; Weight: 82kg

A left-footed tall defender or midfielder who is extremely composed with the ball and an efficient user by hand and foot. Has good vision and footy nous and had a remarkably consistent season at club and representative level. Averaged 23 disposals across 12 matches for the Dandenong Stingrays to finish third in club’s best and fairest award. Also averaged 21 disposals (72% efficiency) for Victoria Country across four matches. Did not complete physical testing at the Draft Combine after being hampered by an ankle injury late in season.


Tom McCallum
State: Tasmania
State League Club: Tasmanian Devils
Community Club: Clarence
Date of Birth: 15/09/04; Height: 192cm; Weight: 82kg

A tall defender who is a fine intercept mark and can break open the game with his bursts of speed. He has elite running capacity and can play on tall and small forwards as required. Was impressive with his one-touch hands in all four Allies matches at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys, where he averaged 17 disposals and was named his team’s best player against Victoria Metro. Also averaged 14 disposals for the Tasmania Devils in the NAB League and featured on the interchange in the NAB League Team of the Year. Was unable to test at the Draft Combine due to an ankle injury.


James Van Es
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: GWV Rebels
Community Club: North Ballarat
Date of Birth: 07/08/04; Height: 197cm; Weight: 99kg

A tall defender who is a strong contested mark and competes well one-on-one. Is capable of playing on the key marking targets of the opposition and uses his footy smarts to determine when to mark and when to spoil. He had an impressive year with the GWV Rebels in the NAB League, averaging 12 disposals and four marks per game and finished third in the club best and fairest award. Was solid for Victoria Country in all four matches at the National Championship and a real standout athletically at the 2022 NAB AFL Draft Combine. His running vertical jump of 98cm was the best result at the National Combine, while his 2.91 seconds in the 20m sprint ranked fourth.


Josh Weddle
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Oakleigh Chargers
Community Club: Templestowe
Date of Birth: 25/05/04; Height: 192cm; Weight: 91kg

Rock solid in defence in all matches for Victoria Metro. Averaged 15 disposals, four marks, three tackles and four rebound 50s per game in an impressive Championships and won All-Australian honours. His intercept marking, strength one-on-one and dash from the back half are features of his game. Was outstanding in testing at the Draft Combine, where he showed his elite athletic capacity. Ranked second in the running vertical jump (90cm) at the National Combine, and also impressed in the 20m sprint (2.94 seconds) and 2km time trial (6:03).

[The Doctor]

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STATE COMBINES

Shaun Bennier
State: South Australia
State League Club: North Adelaide
Community Club: Ingle Farm
Date of Birth: 24/02/04; Height: 190cm; Weight: 87kg

Left-footed tall defender with a real competitive streak who excels in one-on-one contests and takes a strong contested mark. A resilient character, he averaged 13 disposals in 11 matches at under-18s level for North Adelaide. Played all four games for South Australia at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys and showed an ability to go forward and have an impact. His agility test impressed at the State Draft Combine in South Australia, recording a time of 8.179 seconds.


Josh Draper
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Peel Thunder
Community Club: Rockingham
Date of Birth 08/02/04; Height 194cm; Weight 93cm

Developing key position player who can play back or forward, as well as pinch-hit in the ruck. That versatility was shown for Peel Thunder’s under-18s team in its WAFL premiership campaign this year. Is part of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy due to Ethiopian heritage on his mother’s side. Has an excellent athletic profile, with his running vertical jump of 87cm putting him in the top three at the State Draft Combine in Western Australia.


Will Edwards
State: NSW/ACT
State League Club: Sydney Swans Academy
Community Club: North Shore Bombers
Date of Birth 08/05/03; Height: 197cm; Weight: 100kg

A tall defender who is a super athletic type. Has the size and mobility to match the opposition’s main marking target, which he demonstrated playing for both the Sydney Swans Academy and the Allies this year. He is still developing his footy IQ, but he can take a strong contested mark and shows good rebound ability with his speed. Very impressive at the State Draft Combine held in Victoria, with his elite speed demonstrated with a time of 2.88 seconds for the 20m sprint.


Ryan Eyres
State: NSW/ACT
State League Club: Murray Bushrangers
Community Club: Corowa Rutherglen
Date of Birth 22/04/03; Height: 198cm; Weight: 83kg

Now being groomed as a tall defender after being on the radar as a forward and ruckman in 2021. He has great mobility, natural leap and the discipline to counter the opposition’s most dangerous marking target. Had an excellent year for the Murray Bushrangers in the NAB League, where he was the joint winner of the best and fairest after averaging 17 disposals and seven marks per game. Also played two games for the Allies at the 2022 NAB AFL National Championships U18 Boys.


Darcy Gilbert
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: Beaumaris
Date of Birth: 07/06/04; Height: 193cm; Weight: 90kg

Powerfully built tall defender who can also go forward and impact the game. Reads the play very well as a defender to intercept mark as well as being a good decision maker and user of the ball on the way out. He mixed his season between the Sandringham Dragons and Brighton Grammar. Was a vital part of the Dragons’ defensive unit in their NAB League premiership campaign, averaging 11 disposals and four marks across eight matches.


Oscar Kregar
State: South Australia
State League Club: West Adelaide
Community Club: Berri
Date of Birth: 01/07/04; Height: 193cm; Weight: 81kg

Super athletic tall defender who played under-18s football for West Adelaide this year, averaging 15 disposals across 11 matches. His standout performance came against Sturt in Round 12, when he amassed 17 disposals and 12 marks. Also represented South Australia against the Allies, which gave him a taste of National Championship level football. Was impressive at the State Draft Combine in South Australia, with his standing vertical jump of 71cm and time of 3.04 seconds for the 20m sprint both sound performances.


Brinn Little
State: Queensland
State League Club: Gold Coast Suns Academy
Community Club: Palm Beach Currumbin
Date of Birth: 14/04/03; Height: 196cm; Weight: 84kg

Developing tall defender from the Gold Coast Suns Academy who continued to mature as a player this year. Showed the capability to play on both the taller and medium sized opponents. Uses his one-on-one craft to win the ball and negate his opponents, and also provides good rebound for his team with his dash from defence. Stepped up the play three matches for the Allies at the National Championships, as well as five VFL game for the Suns. Recorded solid times on the speed and endurance tests at the State Draft Combine held in Victoria.


Kyle Marshall
State: South Australia
State League Club: South Adelaide
Community Club: McLaren
Date of Birth: 10/04/04; Height: 201cm; Weight: 84kg

Extremely athletic tall defender who is agile and uses the ball well. He continued to develop throughout the season, playing some excellent football at under-18s level for South Adelaide, as well as representing South Australia in two matches at the National Championships. Looks to have enormous upside based on his performances at the South Australian State Draft Combine, where his running vertical jump of 89cm ranked first among the 15 participants. Also recorded impressive results for the 20m sprint (3.02 seconds) and 2km time-trial (6:27), which provided clear indications of his elite athletic potential for a player of his size.


Ethan Phillips
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Port Melbourne (VFL)
Community Club: De La Salle
Date of Birth: 17/07/99; Height: 196cm; Weight: 94kg

A late developing tall defender who blossomed this year in the VFL, winning the prestigious Fothergill/Round/Mitchell Medal as the competition’s most promising player. The 23-year-old averaged 20 disposals and 10 marks in a breakout season and was named at full back in the VFL Team of the Year. Five years on from playing for the Oakleigh Chargers in the NAB League, he has matured physically and grown in confidence at senior level and now presents as a potential draftee. Recovering from injury and didn’t test at the State Draft Combine in Victoria.


Nathan Scollo
State: Victoria Metro
State League Club: Sandringham Dragons
Community Club: De La Salle
Date of Birth: 06/01/04; Height: 191cm; Weight: 81kg

A smooth-moving and composed defender who is strong overhead. He developed into an import cog for the Sandringham Dragons and featured in the club’s NAB League premiership team, averaging 15 disposals and six marks across 13 matches. Is a real competitive type who has the mobility to play at senior level on the third tall forward, with his hard edge and closing speed features of his game.

[Jasper]

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We need to add someone like Busslinger, Hayes,Weddle and Gruzewski with one of our selections and I do like the summary of Marshall and Phillips. We need one tallish defender.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Chris Doerre has done his 3 round phantom draft

ESPN Draft


The players he has coming to us are:

12. Western Bulldogs - Oliver Hollands - Murray Bushrangers (VIC)
The younger brother of Gold Coast's Elijah, Oliver Hollands is one of the elite endurance athletes and two-way runners in this year's draft. A midfielder with a balanced inside/outside game, Hollands can push through the midfield and win his own ball, is a composed and classy user of the football by hand and foot, creates time and space for himself in traffic, and covers substantial ground over the course of a game.

24. Western Bulldogs - Darcy Jones - Swan Districts (WA)
A small but speedy outside midfielder, Jones breaks the lines and takes on the game with an unmatched level of dash and dare, displaying rare speed and agility. Breaking the record in the agility test during this year's AFL Draft Combine, while Jones plays a high impact-per-possession game, he also finds and wins a good amount of his own ball.


38. Western Bulldogs - Charlie Clarke - Sandringham Dragons (VIC)
A speedy small forward, Clarke is one of the better crumbing forwards in this draft. Clarke plays with an infectious energy, applies good forward pressure and is not just a freakish finisher who can hit the scoreboard in bunches - but is also effective setting up teammates for shots on goal.

[Grantysghost]

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Like all 3 of those.

Can you imagine Clarke and Weightman together, be crazy energy.

[GVGjr]

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Like all 3 of those.

Can you imagine Clarke and Weightman together, be crazy energy.

Not a bad result if it panned out that way.
Plenty of run with Hollands and Jones.

[Axe Man]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

If Liam Jones, Arthur Jones, Sam Darcy and Darcy Jones got involved in the same piece of play the commentators may have an aneurism.

[Mofra]

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Green.

#1 - Great footy name. Small inside mid who played senior footy basically ALL year in a pretty strong side. South missed top 3 by 2-points due to a draw then went down to a Freo loaded Peel side (14x AFL listed) in the elimination final despite dominating the first half...basically, he held his spot in a top 3 senior side all season. So there's that.

That said, the total package is way more than the sum of the parts because I'm not certain he has a single AFL attribute. He's small, not super quick, not perfect below his knees, not a great kick...but somehow he gets the job done. I can't see him being drafted this year - but I can see him forcing his way onto a list in the next couple of seasons Matt Priddis style. For me his team-mate McQuilkan is a much better prospect and was named as a small defender in the WAFL team of the year...he's 21 and a very likely type.

Bevan.

Massive inside mid. He looked like the incredible hulk playing colts footy this year and pretty much did whatever he wanted. He's at a very strong club - WP finished on top in the seniors and made the GF in all 3x grades and that generally means 'no senior footy'...pretty sure he played colts all year. He is an inside ball winner/distributor - hands before feet style player. Uses his body well, controls the contest, runs OK, kicks OK. Is he an AFL player? No idea. Played primarily hf for WA which seemed, well, odd. Was not super effective in doing so. You only need one club to like you and from what I understand about him he has a single-minded determination to make it - if a club backs him in and sees him as a #2/#3 inside mid within 24-months then he will get an opportunity to be a Dunkley style inside mid. If I was recruiting it would come down to the interviews with this one...he has size and wins the footy - does he present as someone who can do that at senior level?

Again. If I was recruiting from WA I would be looking at Cleaver (EF) and McQuilkan (SF) outside of the usual suspects at the top end of the draft. Those two I think have really strong AFL attributes...Bevan and Green are to me Rookie selections or players who are going to have to prove it in the WAFL for a season or (more likely) two. Green in particular is more than the sum of his parts - you kind of have to be a bit of a believer because there seems to be a bit 'missing' both physically and skill wise...but he gets the job done. Bevan is a big body...is that the reason he dominated or is it real craft? Hard to tell...

Brilliant info, thank you.
McQuilkan as a small defender is interesting. There seems to be a trend of drafting 'rebounders', forgetting small defenders who can actually defend are pretty important too.

[Mofra]

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If Liam Jones, Arthur Jones, Sam Darcy and Darcy Jones got involved in the same piece of play the commentators may have an aneurism.

Handing off to three Baileys...

[Mofra]

Re: 2022 Draft Watch

Geelong seem really really keen on Jhye Clark. Some suggest if he's not available at 7, they'll trade into later picks in the draft.
Swans/GWS might be keen to move up and have the picks to do it

[Mofra]

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Munkara, who we have interviewed:

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2022-the-story-of-essendon-nga-prospect-anthony-munkara/news-story/4cf05db652fef4e5a097d200e559eb52

AFL Draft 2022: The story of Essendon NGA prospect Anthony Munkara

Anthony Munkara likens himself to a taller Charlie Cameron and, after what his junior coach said about him, it’s easy to understand why the teenager might not fall into Essendon’s lap.
Munkara has been back home, out bush on Bathurst Island, for most of the past few months, having returned because a series of family tragedies happened in a short period.
Determined to impress scouts and realise his AFL dream, Munkara left the Tiwis and went to Melbourne to attend the draft combine at Marvel Stadium on Friday.

“He’s enormously talented, but he’s had a year you wouldn’t wish upon anyone,” West Adelaide talent manager Paul Streatfield tells News Corp.

“I just hope that a club’s seen enough in him to give him a shot because in the right environment, if he’s got some stability around him, he’s going to be a pretty handy asset.

“If you’re talking about genuine AFL X-factor flair and talent, he’s right up there.

“What he hasn’t been able to do is put in a consistent year in a program where he’s been around training standards and off-field standards, like a lot of other people would’ve had.”
Munkara hopes to join them at the top level next season.

He says he will be happy to join any team.

“I love Essendon because my family are Essendon fans and they want me to move to the Bombers, but I’ve told them it could be any team,” he says.

“Essendon told me they want to draft me … but that if I’m (picked) inside 30, they can’t do anything.

“I’ve spoken to Richmond and they sound pretty keen.”

[bulldogtragic]

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Munkara, who we have interviewed:

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2022-the-story-of-essendon-nga-prospect-anthony-munkara/news-story/4cf05db652fef4e5a097d200e559eb52

AFL Draft 2022: The story of Essendon NGA prospect Anthony Munkara

Anthony Munkara likens himself to a taller Charlie Cameron and, after what his junior coach said about him, it’s easy to understand why the teenager might not fall into Essendon’s lap.
Munkara has been back home, out bush on Bathurst Island, for most of the past few months, having returned because a series of family tragedies happened in a short period.
Determined to impress scouts and realise his AFL dream, Munkara left the Tiwis and went to Melbourne to attend the draft combine at Marvel Stadium on Friday.

“He’s enormously talented, but he’s had a year you wouldn’t wish upon anyone,” West Adelaide talent manager Paul Streatfield tells News Corp.

“I just hope that a club’s seen enough in him to give him a shot because in the right environment, if he’s got some stability around him, he’s going to be a pretty handy asset.

“If you’re talking about genuine AFL X-factor flair and talent, he’s right up there.

“What he hasn’t been able to do is put in a consistent year in a program where he’s been around training standards and off-field standards, like a lot of other people would’ve had.”
Munkara hopes to join them at the top level next season.

He says he will be happy to join any team.

“I love Essendon because my family are Essendon fans and they want me to move to the Bombers, but I’ve told them it could be any team,” he says.

“Essendon told me they want to draft me … but that if I’m (picked) inside 30, they can’t do anything.

“I’ve spoken to Richmond and they sound pretty keen.”

Richmond first pick is Pick 53. Unless they're trading up the order, to the top 39 Picks, he's going to another club or Essendon at 40+.

If we've interviewed him, the pick 39 slots into Pick 37 after bids and picks get exhausted...

(or Pick 38 if Max Michalanney goes top 35 as Doerre suggests)

[Missing Dog]

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It's almost as if Chris Doerre gets him information from WOOF.